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Hunting in SWEDEN

SURFACE AREA
Total surface area 449,964 km²
Woodlands 62 %
Farming area 9%
Huntable area n.a.
average huntable area n.a.

HUNTER/POPULATION
Population 9,000,000
Number of Hunters 290,000
% Hunters 3.2 %
Hunters / Inhabitants 1:31
Population density inhabitants/km² 22

Source: http:www.jagareforbundet.se, 2005

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HUNTING SYSTEM

Competent authorities
The Parliament has overall responsibility for legislation. The Government - the Ministry of
Agriculture - is responsible for questions concerning hunting. The Swedish Environmental
Protection Agency is responsible for supervision and monitoring developments in hunting and
game management. The County Administrations are responsible for hunting and game
management questions on the county level, and are advised by County Game Committees -
länsviltnämnd - with representatives of forestry, agriculture, hunting, recreational and
environmental protection interests.
} Ministry of Agriculture (Jordbruksdepartementet)
S-10333 Stockholm
Phone +46 (0) 8 405 10 00 - Fax +46 (0)8 20 64 96

} Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)

SE-106 48 Stockholm
Phone +46 (0)8 698 10 00 - Fax +46 (0)8 20 29 25

Hunters’ associations
Hunting is a popular sport in Sweden. There are some 290.000 hunters, of whom almost 195.000
are affiliated to the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management (Svenska
Jägareförbundet). The association is a voluntary body whose main task is to look after the
interests of hunting and hunters. The Parliament has delegated responsibility SAHWM for, among
other things, practical game management work. The association, with about 195,000 members, is
organised in nine regions. Each region covers a number of county hunting management societies -
länsjaktvårdsförening - with a total of 24 societies in Sweden. Each county hunting management
society is divided into hunting management clubs - jaktvårdskretsar - altogether totalling 379 in
Sweden. The SAHWM employs about 100 full-time experts on hunting and game management,
communication, education and administration.

Swedish hunters, altogether about 290,000, pay an annual hunting fee - a state hunting
management fee - jaktvårdsavgift. This fee is paid regardless whether the hunting is done on
one’s own land, as an invited guest, or in any other situation. The Game Management Fund, to
which the fees are paid, receives about 60 million SEK (7 million EURO) per year in this way.

The fund then provides grants for, inter alia, the activities of the Swedish Association for Hunting
and Wildlife Management. This Association is a non-profit making organization to which the
Government has delegated responsibility to deal with information and advice with regard to
hunting and game management. In addition, certain contributions are made to nature
conservation organizations and to Swedish game research, which is also financed by the fees
which the hunters must pay for hunting moose.

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} Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management (SAHWM)

SVENSKA JÄGAREFÖRBUNDET
Öster-Malma - 611 91 Nyköping
Tel +46-155-24 62 00 / Fax +46-155-24 62 50 / Fax Reception +46-155-24 62 55
www.jagareforbundet.se / owe.wiktorin@jagareforbundet.se

Other non-profitmaking organizations:

} Swedish Society for Protection of Nature (Naturskyddsföreningen)

Box 4625, SE-116 91 Stockholm
Phone +46 (0)8 702 65 00, Fax +46 (0)8 702 08 55
} Swedish Ornithological Society (Sveriges Ornitologiska Förening)
Ekhagsvägen 3
SE-104 05 Stockholm
Phone +46 (0)8 612 25 30, Fax +46 (0)8 612 25 36

} WWF
Ulriksdals slott
SE-170 81 Solna
Phone +46 (0)8 624 74 00, Fax +46 (0)8 600 10 77

LEGAL PROVISIONS

Hunting system
Hunting and hunting conditions in Sweden have been regulated since the earliest statutes dating
back to the mid-13th century. These regulations suggest that hunting rights were already
considered to belong to the landowner - a fundamental principle of today’s legislation.

During the 19th century and early 20th century there was a comprehensive revision of hunting
legislation. In 1938, this resulted in the first modern and farsighted hunting legislation in Sweden.
Subsequently, numerous important modifications and reforms have been introduced. A completely
new system has applied since 1988, the three basic elements of which are the Hunting statutes,
Hunting Regulations and Hunting Administrative Provisions.

The Hunting Statutes - Jaktlagen - are established by Parliament and set the overall legislative
framework. They state that the Government has the right to establish different regulations or to
delegate this right. These regulations take the form of Hunting Regulations - Jaktförordningen.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency uses the Hunting Administrative Provisions -
Jaktföreskriften - to establish a comprehensive list of directives covering moose hunting, firearms,
ammunition and other means of hunting. There are also a large number of other laws/regulations
influencing hunting conditions in Sweden as well as several international conventions ratified by
Sweden.

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Authorised hunting methods

Means and methods of hunting which are not specifically mentioned in Swedish hunting legislation
are not permitted. For example, hunting with live birds of prey (falconry), with hounds (the chase)
and with a bow are forbidden in Sweden.

Fixed light sources on roads or buildings may be used in hunting for certain predators as well as
Rabbits and Wild boar. Torches may be used in certain types of hunting for Badgers, hunting
underground (earths or burrows) and when traps are emptied. Lures, decoys and shell decoys (on
pegs), etc. may be used in hunting. The same also applies to walkie-talkies, high seats and
camouflage netting.

Motorized transportation is, in principle, banned in connection with all hunting. Motorized
transport thus may not be “used to search for, track, chase or intercept game, to prevent game
from escaping, or to distract the attention of game from the hunter”. When firearms are carried in
motorized means of transport, cartridges must be neither in the breech, nor in the magazine.

Hunting from motor-boats is not permitted, unless at least one minute has passed after the
engine has been switched off and before the hunting starts.

TRAPPING

Hunting with traps has a long tradition in Sweden. This is due to the fact that the sun in northern
Sweden does not rise above the horizon for long periods of the year, and that snow depth in large
parts of the country during the late autumn and winter frequently prevents conventional hunting.
Traps are tested by the National Veterinary Institute and approved by the Environmental
Protection Agency in consultation with the Animal Welfare Agency. The fundamental requirement
in this respect is consideration to the animals. Special training is required for the use of certain
types of traps.
Trap servicing regulations are rigorous. Certain traps must be continuously monitored, others
must be emptied morning and evening, whereas the rest of the traps for live catches must be
emptied once a day.

Hunting territory
The hunting rights belong to the landowner who can lease them to another person for shorter or
longer periods. Hunting must be conducted in such a manner that the game is not exposed to
unnecessary suffering and that people and property are not exposed to danger.
About half the land in Sweden is owned by the state and large companies, particularly in the northern
and central regions. On the greater part of this land the hunting rights are leased out to individuals or
hunting associations.
In the areas where the available land is limited, co-operation is necessary to ensure viable hunting.
Owners of hunting rights in various areas therefore often pool their rights to make larger hunting
areas. Co-operation is particularly necessary for moose hunting to ensure conservation of the stock.

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SHOOTING EXAMINATION, HUNTING PERMIT

Examination
Since 1985 all newcomers to hunting have had to pass an examination comprising five separate parts,
both theoretical and practical. Passing this examination is an essential condition for possession of
firearms.

THE HUNTER’S PROFICIENCY TEST

Already in 1970, the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management proposed that
general education of hunters should be introduced in Sweden, mainly intended for new hunters.
The question of a proficiency test was duly deliberated by a government committee, a Bill was
approved by Parliament and the Government decided that the test - Jägarexamen - should be
introduced throughout the country as of January 1, 1985. The proficiency test, comprising a
theoretical and a practical part, must be taken by people who:

1. apply for the first time for a permission to possess hunting firearms.
2. Apply for permission to possess firearms of a different type than that/those they already
own.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency became the supervisory authority for the
proficiency test and today prepares regulations on the activity, whereas the hunters’ organizations
are responsible for the practical accomplishment of the test.
In each county there are several shooting ranges, each with a number of supervisors appointed by
the police. The supervisor issues a certificate to those who pass the test. Approved tests are
registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Hunter’s certificate (photocopy), with a
photograph of the holder, is included with the application submitted to the police authorities for a
permit to possess hunting firearms.

Since the proficiency test was introduced, about one million successfully taken proficiency tests
have been stored in the database at the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife
Management. An additional 50.000 entries are added each year. Not everyone who passes the
exam takes up hunting.

The proficiency test is not only taken by hunters. The study material and the education given,
both theoretical and practical, is considered to be of such high class that the hunter’s proficiency
test is also taken by people with a general interest in nature who do not always intend to start
hunting.

A complete proficiency test consists of two theoretical and three practical tests. The theoretical
tests are the basic test and the big game test, the practical tests are the shot-gun test, the basic
test/rifle and the big game test/rifle.

} Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

(Statens Naturvårdsverk)
SE-106 48 Stockholm
Tel +46 (0)8 698 10 00 – Fax +46 (0)8 20 29 25

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ÖSTER-MALMA GAME MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

For the last twenty years, the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management has
conducted a comprehensive education programme, with emphasis on practical experience.
Examples of practical subjects are, for example, game shooting, training of tracking dogs and
retrievers, habitat management, game rearing and trapping.

Some of the activities are based on the Association’s game Management School at Öster-Malma in
the south of Stockholm. Corresponding education is also arranged by the regional and local
organizations of the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management.

For these purpose, study material is produced in the form of course books and video films suitable
for both private studies and for study circles. In 1992-93, a total of 85,000 study hours were
reported by the study organization. About 20,000 people annually participate in courses in hunting
and game management.

In addition, comprehensive trial and study activities are being conducted at the school, sometimes
at university level, within the subjects of game management and game biology.

The Association’s headquarters is also situated at Öster-Malma.

} Öster-Malma Game Management School

S-61191 Nyköping
Tel +46 (0) 0155 24 62 00 - Fax +46 (0) 1555 24 62 50

Hunting permits
Everyone who goes hunting in Sweden must pay an annual hunting conservation fee. The fee is valid
for one year, from 1 July to 30 June the following year. For 2003/2004 the annual fee is 200 SEK. The
fee can be paid at all Post Offices. When the fee is paid the receipt is attached to the hunting permit,
which must be carried at all times when hunting.

Delivery of Visitors hunting permits

As almost all hunting land is already accounted for, there are few opportunities to lease shooting
rights in Sweden. However, many foreign hunters are invited to enjoy "exchange hunting" in
Sweden. Under this scheme a foreign hunter can invite a Swedish hunter to hunt in his own
country and is invited, in return, to hunt in Sweden. Another increasingly popular option is to go
hunting in Sweden as a "paying guest", and more and more landowners and hunting co-
operatives offer this opportunity to both Swedish and foreign visitors.

Moose-hunting tests

Foreign hunters who want to go hunting for moose in Sweden should arrange through their host
to visit a moose-hunting training range before the hunt. Many landowners and hunting hosts
makes it a requirement that moose hunters must have passed a recognised test at the bronze
level before they take part in the hunt. During the test, hunters shoot at a life-size figure of a
moose at a distance of 80 metres. The test involves shooting at the figure both while it is
stationary and when it is "running".

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Insurance
If foreign visitors do not have comprehensive insurance cover which is valid in Sweden they
should take out a special hunting insurance policy which covers both personal accidents and third
party liability. This insurance cover is available to those who join the Swedish Hunters" Association
for one year. Membership costs about 300 SEK, including insurance but excluding the
association"s magazine. Both the hunting permit and insurance can be arranged through the
Swedish hunting host.

FIREARMS, CALIBRE & AMMUNITION

Only rifles can be used for certain game, including moose, red deer and bear. For ammunition the
following requirements apply. Bullets which weigh at least 10 grams (154 grains) must have an
impact energy of at least 2.000 joules at 100 metres from the muzzle. Bullets, which weigh
between 9 and 10 grams (139-154 grains) must have an impact energy of at least 2.700 joules
100 metres from the muzzle. Such ammunition is classified as Class 1.

Similar requirements also apply to hunting for fallow deer and wild boar. However, these game
species can also be hunted with shotguns loaded with slug-ammunition. Only single-barrel
shotguns can be used in this connection.

Beavers are also among the species, which can be hunted only with rifles. For roe deer hunting
shotguns are allowed only between 1 October and 31 January. At other times rifles must be used.
The minimum ammunition requirement for hunting beaver and roe deer is: bullet weight at least
3.2 grams (50 grains); impact energy of at least 800 joules 100 metres from the muzzle.

Fully jacketed bullets cannot be used for hunting any of the above species.

Shotguns, which can be loaded with more than three cartridges, may not be used. The largest
permitted calibre is 12. Calibres smaller than 20 - with certain exceptions - cannot be used for
hunting.

The biggest shot size allowed is number US 1 (4 mm).

Travel to Sweden with firearms

Visitors from Denmark, Finland or Norway with permanent permission from proper authority to
own and use firearms for private use in these countries may, without any special import permit or
fee, to Sweden import these firearms and ammunition belonging to them. The firearms and
ammunition may be used in Sweden for a period of maximum three months. The permit of the
weapon should be brought along or - regarding Denmark and Finland - the permit of the weapon
or the European Firearms Pass. Visitors from the Nordic countries should also register their import
of a firearm on the website of the customs.

Foreign visitors from other countries planning to take their own firearms on a hunting trip to
Sweden must start planning in good time and in co-operation with their Swedish host. As a rule it
is best for the host to make an application on behalf of the guest.

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Permission for the import and export is given by the police authority at the point where the
firearms will be brought in to the country. The police have special application forms for this
purpose.

Applications must be made in good time, at least one month in advance. The permit to import
firearms must be shown to Customs at the point of entry into Sweden. Hunters from other EU
countries must also, when arriving in Sweden, have the import permit inserted / transferred into
the original of their EU Firearms Pass. In some cases the police lodge the permit with Customs
and it is picked up by the guest when he arrives in the country.

Note! It is very important that the application is sent to the police authority at the point where
the firearms will be brought in to the country!

The following information is needed on the application form:

1. The applicants name, date of birth, address and telephone number.

2. Type of firearm : manufacture, model, calibre and serial number.

3. Quantity and type of ammunition.

4. Name, address and telephone number of the Swedish hunting host.

5. Name and location of the hunting ground.

6. The period of time the weapon will be in Sweden.

7. Place and date of arrival in Sweden.

The following documents must be attached to the application :

1. A photocopy of the applicants permit for the weapon in his / her own country ( or other
documents that support the right to own and use the weapon for hunting ).
2. A photocopy of the applicants EU Firearms Pass ( only EU citizens ).
3. A written invitation from the Swedish host or hunting-tour operator.
The fee for a permit to import firearms is 500 SEK, regardless of how many weapons are
imported. The fee must be paid at the time of application.

Borrowing firearms
It is possible for foreign guests to borrow firearms from a Swedish hunter. If the owner of the
weapon is always together with the person who has borrowed the weapon within a few metres -
the only requirements are that the foreign hunter must be at least 15 years of age and be in
possession of a Swedish hunting permit.
If the foreign hunter wants to borrow a weapon for his own use he must be at least 18 years old
and be permitted to use the same type of weapon in his own country. The Swedish owner of the
weapon must draw up a loan certificate, which can be written, on a photocopy of his permit for
the weapon. On the photocopy must be stated the name of the guest hunter, his home address
and address in Sweden, as well as the purpose and duration of the loan, which cannot be longer
than 14 days. The information about the guest hunter and his loan of the weapon must be signed
by the Swedish owner of the weapon.

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GAME & HUNTING SEASON

A Swedish Hunting year starts at 1 July and ends at 30 June following year.

1998/99

Species Season Annual bag

Moose South: 2nd Monday of October Estimated
North: 1st Monday of September 103 000
Hunting season until end of January

Red deer Within Red dear management area: estimated

16/08 -31/01 2 300
(16/08 – 2nd Monday of October only stalking of
female and calf)

Outside registered Red dear management areas:

Calf: 16/08 – 2nd Monday of October (only stalking)
1/01-31/01

Fallow deer Male: 01/09 – 30/09 estimated

01/10 – 20/10 13000
16/11 – 28(29)/02
Female: 01/10 – 20/10
16/01 – 28(29)/02

Male: 01/05 - 15/06 (only in some parts of eastern

Roe deer Sweden) Estimated
16/08 - 30/09 162 000
01/10 - 31/01 (south)
01/10 - 31/12 (north)
Kid: 01/09 - 30/09
01/10 - 31/01 (south)
01/10 - 31/12 (north)
Female: 01/10 – 31/01 (south)
01/10 - 31/12 (north)
Estimated
Wild boar 01/07 -30/06 All 17 000
16/04-15/02 only one year olds
Sows with piglets are protected

Estimated
Blue hare 01/10 - 15/02 (Malmöhus county) 30 000
01/09 - 15/02 (south)
01/09 - 28(29)/02 (middle and north)
Estimated
Brown hare 01/10 - 31/12 (Malmöhus county) 30 000
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01/09 - 15/02 (south)

01/09 - 28(29)/02.(middle and north)
Estimated
Rabbit 01/07 - 30/06 16 000
Estimated
Beaver 01/10 – 10/05 South 6 000
01/10 - 15/05 North

Muskrat Whole year 500

Estimated
Brown bear Yearly permit 100
(Permit)
Estimated
Red fox 01/08 - 15/04 north 72 800
01/08 - 31/03 middle
01/08 - 15/03 south
01/08 - 28(29)/02 (most south Sweden)
Estimated
American mink 01/07 - 31/06 21 000
Estimated
Polecat 01/09 - 28(29)/02 13 000

Pine marten 01/09 - 31/03 (middle and north) 8 800

01/11 - 28(29)/02 (south)
Estimated
Badger 01/08 - 15/02 35 000

Estimated
Canada goose 11/08 - 31/12 (south) 34 000
25/08 - 31/12 (north)
Estimated
Greylag goose 11/08 - 31/10 9 500
20/07- 15/09 Gotland only
Estimated
Bean goose 01/10-31/12 Blekinge and SKåne only 3 500

White-fronted
01/10 - 31/12 (only Skåne)
goose
Estimated
Mallard 25/08 - 30/11 (north) 103 000
21/08 - 30/11 (south)
21/08 - 31/12 (most part of the south)
25/08 - 30/11 (north) Estimated
Teal 21/08 - 30/11 (south) 10 000
21/08 - 31/12 (most part of the south)

Widgeon 25/08 - 30/11 (north) 1 000

21/08 - 30/11 (south)
21/08 - 31/12 (most part of the south)

Tufted duck 21/08 - 31/01 (some differences between regions) 3 000

3 200
Eider 21/08 - 31/01 (some differences between regions)

Velvet scoter 21/08 - 31/12 < 100

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Red breasted 21/08 - 31/12

merganser

Long-tailed duck 21/08 - 31/01 1 000

Common scoter 21/08 - 31/01

Goldeneye 21/08 - 31/01 6 700

Goosander 21/08 - 31/01 3 500

Willow grouse 25/08 - 15/03 (15/11) 63 000

Ptarmigan 25/08 - 15/03 (15/11) 19 000

Capercaillie 25/08 - 15/11 (north) 21 500

25/08 - 30/08 (south)
male : 16/11 - 31/01 (north, males only)
01/01 - 31/01 (south, males only)
01/09 - 15/09 (Skåne)

Black grouse 25/08 - 15/11 (north) 25 300

25/08 - 30/09 (south)
_: 16/11 - 31/01 (north, males only)
01/01 - 31/01 (south, males only)
01/09 -15/09 (Skåne)

Hazel grouse 25/08 - 15/11 (north) 9 200

25/08 - 30/09 (south)

Partridge 16/09 - 31/10 (south) 3 300

Pheasant 01/10 - 31/01 52 500

Woodcock 21/08 - 31/10 (north) 1 300

21/08 - 30/11 (south)

Woodpigeon 01/08 - 31/12 (31/10) 49 000

16/08 - 28/02 (most part of the south)

Rook 01/08 - 28(29)/02 (only Skåne and Halland) 14 000

Jay 16/07 - 31/03 26 100

Magpie 01/07 - 30/04 123 000

Jackdaw 01/07 - 30/04 65 000

Hooded crow 01/07 - 30/04 149 000

17 000
Herring, Common, 01/08 - 31/03
Black headed gull

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The hunting seasons in Sweden cover mainly the autumn and winter (August-February). The start and
duration of the season for a particular species can vary considerably between one part of Sweden and
another. It is therefore necessary for foreign hunters to find out through their host what dates apply to
the area where they plan to hunt.

Moose hunting in southern and central Sweden starts at the beginning of October and continues for
about two months. In northern Sweden the season for moose starts at the beginning of September and
is divided into two parts with a break during the rutting season towards the end of September and
beginning of October.

In the smallest hunting areas moose hunting is allowed for only a few days.

The season for roe deer is longer. It starts on 16 August with hunting for bucks. In southern and
central Sweden hunting for kids is allowed from 1 September, and all roe deer can be taken from 1
October. In northern Sweden roe-deer hunting finishes on 31 December and in the rest of Sweden on
31 January. Certain provinces also permit hunting for bucks between 1 May and 15 June.

For hazel hen, black grouse and capercaillie hunting is permitted from 25 August, except in Skåne and
on Gotland.

Red grouse and ptarmigan occur only in northern Sweden, where the hunting season starts on 25
August.

Beaver are found in parts of central and northern Sweden and hunting is permitted fr o m 1 October to
10 or 15 May. The best season for beaver is normally the latter part of April and the beginning of May.

Hunting seasons in Sweden are reviewed by the government every third year. Please note also that
owners of hunting rights may limit the normal seasons for certain species for example, by starting the
season later than normal, or closing the season before the usual date.

What time of day?

Moose can be hunted from one hour before sunrise until sunset. Certain species, including roe deer,
fallow deer and red deer can be hunted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. After
sunset only stalking or sitting up are allowed. For other species, 24-hour hunting is permitted, provided
it is during the lawful season.

Wounded animals
The Swedish hunting laws are very strict, particularly regarding wounded animals. When hunting
ungulates it is a requirement that a specially trained tracker dog can be available within two
hours. For certain bird species it is a requirement that a dog is present during the shoot.
It is a duty of the Swedish hunter to ensure that these requirements are observed. If game is
injured during hunting, regardless of species, it is the absolute obligation of the hunter to take all
necessary measures to track the animal and dispatch it. When hunting ungulates a dog specially
trained to track injured animals must be available within a maximum of two hours after the
shooting. The holder of the hunting rights and the land-owner, as well as each individual person in
other respects, are obliged to report to the police if an animal classed as State game has been
taken in charge or found.

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GUNDOGS

Regulations on dogs are rigorous. During the period March 1 - August 20 dogs may not, in
principle, be off the leash in areas where game is present. Dogs other than hunting dogs must not
be allowed to drive or chase game at any time of the year. As regards dogs used in hunting, they
are divided into a number of different groups with regard to their field of use. Some may be used
throughout the entire year - retrievers and tracker dogs for wounded game - whereas others may
only be used for a certain restricted time.

With regard to the very difficult climatic conditions that may occur during the late autumn and
winter, the Country Administrations have been given the right to decide in such cases that dogs
may not be used for certain types of hunting.

TRAVELLING WITH DOGS

Conditions:

Please contact the Swedish Board of Agriculture on +46 (0) 36 155 000 for exact information.

} Statens Jordbruksverk
Vallgatan 8, SE-551 82 JÖNKÖPING
Phone + 46-36-15 50 00
http://www.sjv.se/

CULTURE

Hunting Museums
None

Hunting Press
Swedish hunters are continuously informed about events in the hunting and game management
sector, mainly by means of six Swedish hunting journals with a total edition of about 350,000
copies per month. The largest is Svensk Jakt (Swedish Hunting) published by the Swedish
Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management with a monthly print run of about 176,000. Most
of the county branches of the Swedish Hunters’ Association produce their own membership
publications covering availability of game and regulations concerning hunting and game
management. During recent years, the two hunters’ organizations have turned their attention to
young people, through voluntary participation in schools and study circles and by providing
interested young people with an opportunity to participate in practical game management.

} Svensk Jakt
(Journal of Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management)
Skedhults Säteri, SE-576 96 Eksjö
Tel +46 (0)381 371 80 – Fax +46 (0)381 371 85
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} Jakt och Jägre

(Journal of National Association for Huntsmen)
Saltsjög 15, S-151 71 Södertälje
Tel +46 (0)55 033659 - Fax +46 (0)55 0651 77

} Jaktmarker och Fiskevatten

Västra Torggatan 18
652 24 Karlstad
Tel +46(0)54 775 25 00 – Fax +46 (0)54 10 09 83
} Jakthunden
Västra Torgatan 18, SE-652 24 Karlstad
Tel. +46 (0)54 10 03 70 - Fax +46 (0)54 10 09 83
} Jaktjournalen
Box 10184, SE-434 22 Kungsbacka
Tel +46 (0)300 700 75 - Fax +46 (0)300 163 10
} Allt om Jakt & Vapen
Box 49, SE-830 30 Lit
Tel +46 (0)642 106 65 - Fax +46 (0)642 111 18

CONSERVATION PROJECTS
run by hunters

Please use the two Swedish projects described in the FACE publication “Hunting, an
added value for biodiversity”.

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